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DARPA SBIR/STTR Topics (including AI-related topics such as FALCON) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA releases periodic SBIR/STTR topics focused on advanced AI/ML technologies, including fusion of machine learning and large language models for data analysis and other computational AI R&D areas aligned with national security needs.
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Department of War organization. As of April 13, 2026, the SBIR & STTR programs have been reauthorized. See the topic listings below for more information.
Active announcement topics Each year, we publish multiple topic opportunities under the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. All SBIR/STTR topics fall under the current Department of War (DoW) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for that program.
Manufacturing Technologies for Ryberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - SBIR XL Objective: This effort will demonstrate a low-SWaP, ruggedized, and manufacturable platform for real-time measurement, data acquisition, and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors.
Tech office: Defense Sciences Pre-release: June 3, 2026 Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET Engineering Sleep for Cognitive Performance Objective: Develop and demonstrate a wearable, non-invasive, closed-loop system that enhances the restorative functions of sleep.
Tech office: Defense Sciences Pre-release: June 3, 2026 Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET Expeditionary Closed and Air-Independent Power and Energy (ExCAIPE) Objective: To develop closed, electrically rechargeable, high-energy-density and high-power-density batteries that can operate independently of an external air source.
Tech office: Defense Sciences Pre-release: June 3, 2026 Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET Real-Time Pathogen-Host Interactome Prediction Objective: To develop and demonstrate a capability to rapidly characterize host–pathogen interactions from pathogen protein sequence alone, enabling timely medical countermeasure prioritization and force health protection against novel or emerging biological threats.
Tech office: Biological Technologies Pre-release: June 3, 2026 Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET Art of Novel Signals: Predicting and Forecasting with High Confidence Objective: To develop and demonstrate a predictive/forecasting model that leverages Temporal Knowledge Graph Forecasting using In-Context Learning from novel, multilingual, and multimodal data. Tech office: Defense Sciences Pre-release: July 1, 2026 Closes: Aug.
19, 2026 12:00 PM ET Fusion of Abstract Learning and Context-Optimized Neural-methods (FALCON) Objective: The goal of this effort is to combine advanced machine learning (ML) methods that can be computationally efficient in structured data with large language models (LLM) that are general and can extract context from data.
The aim is to derive powerful and efficient technology for interactive statistical analysis of large-scale data seen such as in enterprise or battlefield. Tech office: Information Processing Techniques Pre-release: July 1, 2026 Closes: Aug.
19, 2026 12:00 PM ET Non-Volatile Memory for Extreme Environments Objective: Develop and demonstrate a co-packaged temperature-hard (-269°C to +600°C) and radiation-tolerant NOR Flash memory system for extreme environment applications. Pre-release: July 1, 2026 Closes: Aug.
19, 2026 12:00 PM ET Biomanufacturing of Hierarchical Biocomposites for High-Performance Thermal Interface Materials Objective: Develop and demonstrate a flexible, polymer-matrix thermal interface material with tunable thermal and mechanical properties, leveraging hierarchical, biocomposite-based microstructures for scalable, sustainable, low-cost thermal management of high-performance electronics and power applications.
Tech office: Biological Technologies Pre-release: June 3, 2026 Closes: July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET Closed announcement topics Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system (SWiFT) Objective: Develop and demonstrate a self-contained, autonomous device capable of blood collection, temporary storage (<4hr), diagnostic testing, and transfusion, with continuous donor/recipient monitoring and alerts to issues, revolutionize safe, efficient and effective blood collection and transfusion in both military and civilian settings.
Tech office: Biological Technologies Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration with Osteochondral Neogenesis Objective: Develop an on-demand regenerative medicine platform for complete finger restoration following trauma, enabling full functional recovery and eliminating the need for traditional finger and joint repair surgeries.
Tech office: Biological Technologies Objective: This effort will develop commercially viable re-use of existing DoW assets in lieu of new hardware investments. Tech office: Microsystems Technology Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) - Open Topic Objective: Develop medical products that are interoperable and compatible across humans and dogs to meet the health needs of both human warfighters and military working dogs.
Tech office: Biological Technologies Photonic-electronic Panels Integration (PEPI) Objective: Develop and demonstrate a prototype for photonic-electronic panel technology for the integration of photonic chips (PICs) that contain high-density three-dimensional chip-to-chip and intra-chip optical routing technology developed by the DARPA Heterogeneous Adaptively Produced Photonic Interfaces (HAPPI) program.
Tech office: Microsystems Technology Spreaders for Microsystems with Advanced Thermal Resilience (SMART) Objective: To develop passive thermal management technologies for extreme environment and high-power density systems, resulting in a conformal thin-film heat spreader technology with significant improvements compared to conventional copper heat spreaders.
Tech office: Microsystems Technology Nanopore Bioelectronics for Next Generation Proteomics Objective: To develop a next-generation single-molecule sensing and sequencing platform that delivers robust, high-accuracy, high-throughput, and scalable reading of biomolecules.
Tech office: Microsystems Technology Compact Wideband Tunable Filters Objective: Develop and demonstrate wideband, power-efficient and tunable radio frequency (RF) filter technologies that significantly improve spectrum access and signal integrity for Department of War (DoW) communications and electronic warfare (EW) systems Tech office: Microsystems Technology Temperature-Hardened Electronics for Reliable Mission-Critical Applications (THERMAL) Objective: To develop a manufacturable mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) technology capable of reliable operation in harsh environments, specifically high-temperature conditions up to 800°C.
Tech office: Microsystems Technology Automated Process for Codesign of Radiation Hardening and Security Objective: To develop next generation microelectronics design and integration approaches that simultaneously result in resilience to ionizing radiation and enhanced security.
Tech office: Microsystems Technology Medical Swarm Robotics for Extraction and Life-Saving Interventions Objective: Develop and demonstrate small-robotic swarms capable of autonomous battlefield medical assistance, including short casualty movement, hemorrhage control, fracture stabilization, and medication delivery. Tech office: Biological Technologies Topic & Proposal Resources DARPA SBIR & STTR 2026 BAA: FAQ DARPA SBIR 25.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses meeting DoD SBIR/STTR eligibility criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typical SBIR Phase I: up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DARPA SBIR/STTR Topics (including AI-related topics such as FALCON) are due August 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DARPA SBIR/STTR Topics (including AI-related topics such as FALCON) is funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
SBIR SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations is sponsored by U.S. Air Force. DOD SBIR topic SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations. Component: U.S. Air Force. Command: SDA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): D2PII, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026.
DARPA's FY26 SBIR/STTR Release 5 pre-released August 5, 2026, opens August 26, and closes September 23 — a four-week window. Five SBIR topics and one STTR topic span underwater 3D concrete printing, semantic ISR communications, species-agnostic cell culture, open-architecture AUVs, and algorithm-discovery tooling. Here is what each topic funds, why DARPA's new monthly cadence changes how small businesses should plan, and how to use the three-week pre-release to talk to topic authors before the clock starts.
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